diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 500fd9698..04cff18fb 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -58,8 +58,7 @@ A full custom theme engine layered on top of Cinny's vanilla-extract theming:
   - Listens on both main window and EC iframe `contentWindow` for reliable key capture
   - Implemented via `CallControl.setMicrophone()` public method on the widget bridge
 - **Noise suppression toggle**: Settings > General > Calls — passes `noiseSuppression` URL parameter to the embedded Element Call widget
-- **DM calls**: Phone button in DM room header starts a 1-on-1 call via `useCallStart(true)`. `Room.tsx` switches to CallView layout when the DM has an active call embed. Standard voice rooms were already supported; this extends call support to all direct messages.
+- **Call button scoping**: The upstream Cinny 4.12.1 call button (voice + video dropdown) is restricted to DMs and invite-only rooms only (`join_rule: invite`). Public rooms and space-restricted channels are excluded to prevent accidental mass-notifications in large communities. `Room.tsx` switches to CallView layout when a call embed is active in the current room.
 - **Poll display**: `m.poll.start` events (both stable Matrix 1.7 `m.poll` content key and MSC3381 unstable `org.matrix.msc3381.poll.start`) render as read-only poll cards inside the standard message bubble — question and answer options shown. Registered as top-level event renderers AND inside the `EncryptedContent` callback so encrypted polls also display after decryption. "Open in Element to vote" note displayed. Implemented in `PollContent.tsx`.
 - **Deleted message placeholder**: Redacted `m.room.message`, `m.room.encrypted`, and `m.sticker` events no longer disappear from the timeline. Instead they reach the existing `RedactedContent` component (trash icon + italic "This message has been deleted" with reason if provided), matching Element, FluffyChat, Commet, and Nheko behaviour. One-line change in the `eventRenderer` filter in `RoomTimeline.tsx`.
-- **Incoming DM call notification**: When another user starts a call in a DM room, a fixed-position notification appears with the caller's avatar and display name, Answer and Decline buttons, and a Web Audio API double-pulse ring tone. The notification auto-dismisses after 30 seconds or when the caller leaves. Fully themed for both LotusGuild Terminal TDS (dark navy `#060c14` background, orange border, neon-green Answer button, JetBrains Mono font, pulsing indicator dot) and standard Cinny dark/light mode (CSS variable theming, folds `Button` with `variant="Success"/"Critical"`). Implemented in `useIncomingDmCall` hook (watches `MatrixRTCSessionManagerEvents.SessionStarted`, filters encrypted ≤2-member rooms, ignores self) and `IncomingCallNotification` component mounted inside `CallEmbedProvider` in `Router.tsx`.
 - **Picture-in-picture (PiP)**: When navigating away from a call room while in an active call, the call embed shrinks to a 280x158px floating window in the bottom-right corner. The PiP window is **draggable** — drag it anywhere on screen to move it out of the way. Clicking (without dragging) navigates back to the call room. Drag vs click distinguished by a 5px movement threshold; touch drag supported. Imperative style overrides on `callEmbedRef.current` via `useEffect` — a wrapper div cannot be used because `useCallEmbedPlacementSync` writes `top/left/width/height` directly onto that element.
diff --git a/src/app/features/room/RoomViewHeader.tsx b/src/app/features/room/RoomViewHeader.tsx
index 3250d7f8e..953eef736 100644
--- a/src/app/features/room/RoomViewHeader.tsx
+++ b/src/app/features/room/RoomViewHeader.tsx
@@ -404,7 +404,6 @@ export function RoomViewHeader({ callView }: { callView?: boolean }) {
   const [menuAnchor, setMenuAnchor] = useState<RectCords>();
   const [pinMenuAnchor, setPinMenuAnchor] = useState<RectCords>();
   const direct = useIsDirectRoom();
-  const startCall = useCallStart(true);
 
   const pinnedEvents = useRoomPinnedEvents(room);
   const encryptionEvent = useStateEvent(room, StateEvent.RoomEncryption);
@@ -521,23 +520,6 @@ export function RoomViewHeader({ callView }: { callView?: boolean }) {
         </Box>
 
         <Box shrink="No">
-          {direct && !callView && (
-            <TooltipProvider
-              position="Bottom"
-              offset={4}
-              tooltip={
-                <Tooltip>
-                  <Text>Start Call</Text>
-                </Tooltip>
-              }
-            >
-              {(triggerRef) => (
-                <IconButton fill="None" ref={triggerRef} onClick={() => startCall(room)}>
-                  <Icon size="400" src={Icons.Phone} />
-                </IconButton>
-              )}
-            </TooltipProvider>
-          )}
           {!encryptedRoom && (
             <TooltipProvider
               position="Bottom"
@@ -612,7 +594,8 @@ export function RoomViewHeader({ callView }: { callView?: boolean }) {
               </FocusTrap>
             }
           />
-          {!room.isCallRoom() && livekitSupported && rtcSupported && hasCallPermission && (
+          {!room.isCallRoom() && livekitSupported && rtcSupported && hasCallPermission &&
+            (direct || room.getJoinRule() === 'invite') && (
             <CallButton />
           )}
           {screenSize === ScreenSize.Desktop && (